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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.83, 3,804.34 and 1,443.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.83, 3,804.34 and 1,443.63 is: 2,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.83 : 3,804.34 = 1,443.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.83/3,804.34 = 1,443.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.83x = 3,804.34 × 1,443.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.83x = 5,492,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,492,059.35/2,539.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.37

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